Acronyms Flashcards by Stephen Eckardt

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ABU

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analog backup unit

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ACTPA

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attitude control trim panel assembly

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ADC

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air data computer

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AFCP

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actuator flight control panel

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AFCS

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automatic flight control system

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AGS

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automatic ground spoiler

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AOA

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angle of attack

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AP

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autopilot

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APCI

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automatic pilot control indicator

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APDMC

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aircraft propulsion data management computer

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ARINC

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aeronautical radio incorporated

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BIT

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built-in test

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CAGE

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commercial and government entity

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CAWS

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central aural warning system

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CCDL

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cross channel data link

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CIU

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control indicator unit

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CPU

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computer processing unit

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CSSA

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control stick sensor assembly

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DC

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digital computer

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DLC

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direct lift control

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EEC

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electronic engine control

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EFCS

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electronic flight control system

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EHSV

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electro-hydraulic servo valve

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EPC

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electrical power center

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ESD

electrostatic discharge

FBW

fly by wire

FCC

flight control computer

FCS

flight controls system

GS

general systems

GV

general vehicle

HLVA

hydraulic lock valve assembly

Hz

hertz

IFCM

integrated flight control module

IRCM

infrared countermeasures

I/OP

input/output processor

IRS

inertial reference system

IRU

inertial reference unit

JG

job guide

LAPES

low altitude parachute extraction system

LTA

laser transmitter assembly

LVDT

linear variable differential transducer

LWD

left-wing down

MCD

mission computer display

MFD

multifunction display

MSDS

maintenance safety data sheet

MTCV

main tandem control valve

ND

nose down

NU

nose up

NWS

nose wheel steering

PTA

pitch trim actuator

REF DES

reference designator

RPFT

rudder pedal force transducer

RTO

rejected takeoff

RVDT

rotary variable differential transducer

RWD

right-wing down

SAGE

spoiler assisted ground effect

SB

speed brake

SCAS

stability and control augmentation system

SC/EFC

spoiler control/ electronic flap control computer

SSI

sensor signal interface

S/S/SN

system/subsystem and sub-subsystem/subject numbering

TAT

total air temperature

TOGA

take off go around

WACS

warning and caution system

WAP

warning and caution annunciator panel

WCC

warning and caution computer

WOW

weight on wheels